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Chemo Prep Tech

columbia, tn • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Full Time General

Job TitleMaintain efficient operations of admixture area including safe preparation of medications and inventory management. Coordinate drug management and fulfillment support of multi-disciplinary clinic operations departments.Essential Functions:Accurately retrieve medications required to fulfill medication ordersDemonstrate professional competency in reviewing orders for appropriateness and accuracyDemonstrate proficiency in performing mathematical calculations required for determining drug dilution and final concentrationsAseptically prepare drug solutions and productsMaintain admixture area in accordance with clean room guidelinesInterprets the appropriateness of a medication order before preparing the medication.Evaluate critical patient information prior to beginning admixture according to policy and procedure.Maintain knowledge of all policies and procedures related to cleaning procedures and schedulesAccurately perform inventory management and cleaning proceduresMaintain inventory levels and logs as per protocolsReceive inventory and oversee dispensing of all drugsCollaborate with the extended healthcare team in clinic regarding patient care activitiesMaintain all relevant clinical logs (i.e., cleaning, controlled substance, respirator, etc.)Serve as a drug information resource to clinical staffEffectively retrieve and utilize chemotherapy spill kitsFollows all safety standards for handling chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs.Keep in good standing required license and certificationComplete on time assigned continuing education and competencies. Engage in ongoing drug education activities needed to maintain license and certificationCompletes one or more educational activities annually on aseptic preparation of parenteral products and on safe handling of cytotoxic drugEngage in the precepting and training of new hires as mutually agreeable and in accordance with precepting policyFollow guidelines for Automated Dispensing Machine prescription storage, distribution and returns under supervision of a pharmacistKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to read and comprehend instructionsAbility to present information at varying levels for patients and the healthcare teamDesire to be an active participant in all aspects of medication procurement and deliveryEducation & Experience:A professionally certified pharmacy technician.Chemotherapy admixture experience strongly preferredTN State Pharmacy Technician license active and in good standing or obtained within 90 days of hire if not previously licensed in TNPhysical Requirements:Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds.Must be able to wear a fitted respirator including N95, half or full-face elastomeric respirator and Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)Must be willing and able to travel to satellite and other Tennessee Oncology clinics when necessary.

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